Arun Sasidharan
About Arun Sasidharan
Arun Sasidharan serves as the Head of Engineering at ShareTheMeal, where he emphasizes product vision and user-centric design. With a background in various technologies and previous roles at Fueled, 1mg, and Tata Consultancy Services, he has contributed to multiple award-winning projects in the tech industry.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Arun Sasidharan serves as the Head of Engineering at the World Food Programme since 2018. He operates remotely from Berlin, Germany. In this role, he emphasizes product vision, user-centricity, UX design, and lean processes in engineering leadership. His focus on these areas contributes to the organization's mission of combating global hunger through innovative technology solutions.
Previous Experience at Fueled
Prior to his current position, Arun worked at Fueled as a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead from 2017 to 2018 in Noida, India. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects, enhancing his skills in software development and team leadership.
Expertise in Technology Stack
Arun possesses expertise in a diverse technology stack that includes Kotlin, Swift, Python, node.js, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and HoneyComb. This broad skill set enables him to lead engineering teams effectively and drive the development of innovative applications.
Educational Background
Arun completed his high school education at Tagore International School (Vasant Vihar), where he achieved a High School Diploma. He furthered his studies at SRM University, obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and technology leadership.
Achievements at ShareTheMeal
At ShareTheMeal, Arun played a significant role in the app's recognition and success. He contributed to the app being featured in the Best of App Store at Apple WWDC 2020 and winning the Best of Google Play award at Google I/O 2020. Additionally, he helped secure the Best of Social Impact award at Google I/O 2018 and was instrumental in the app's recognition as a top app in EMEA by Google Playtime 2023.